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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Decatur?

$59,390a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $28.55 an hour or $4,949 a month.

Hourly
$28.55
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
107 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,920Median: $59,390Highest 10%: $80,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,920$20.15
25th$47,000$22.60
Median$59,390$28.55
75th$76,150$36.61
90th$80,170$38.54

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.

Dothan, AL$61,900
Huntsville, AL$56,690
Montgomery, AL$54,860
Birmingham, AL$54,460
Gadsden, AL$54,410
Mobile, AL$51,010
Anniston, AL$50,550
Tuscaloosa, AL$50,190
Auburn, AL$49,210
Florence, AL$48,140
Columbus, GA$47,570
Daphne, AL$47,560
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Alabama Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,270
Crane and Tower Operator$45,640
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,020
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$44,020
Driver/Sales Worker$40,220
Light Truck Driver$37,860
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,680
Laborer and Freight$36,160
Packer and Packager$36,000
Stocker and Order Filler$32,120
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Decatur?

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $28.55 ($59,390 a year).

Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Decatur than the national average?

Yes: $59,390 against $58,640 nationally, 1% more.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $52,120, so Decatur pays 14% more.

Where does Decatur rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?

107 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Decatur?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,170 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.